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A man is surrounded by cattle on a dusty trail.
Mitigating farmer-herder conflict
… to better manage pastoralist-farmer conflicts. After validating our findings through discussion with a reference group that included researchers and representatives of pastoral associations, our findings challenged the simplistic analysis behind much recent … of farmer-herder conflict in Africa. In the second phase of this work, we explored changes in natural resource institutions in Mali, …
Project, 04 March 2022
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Responsible operations 2019
… environmental sustainability update We have a clear plan to reduce our carbon emissions and environmental impacts, and work responsibly. An important part of this commitment to responsible operations is working to reduce our carbon emissions. The last financial year (2018/19) saw a 2% …
Page, 03 February 2020
Woman wearing a face mask sits on the floor and handles tools
From risks to resilience for informal workers – part one
… 11 (sustainable cities) and SDG 13 (climate action) . We conducted our study in Indore, the economic capital of Madhya Pradesh, which is … impacts were explored in the course of 90 qualitative interviews. Our sample included: women and men working informally in factories; …
Insight, 07 February 2023
A young person holds up a sign, saying "There is no planet B" among a march
IIED at 50: how can we harness youth’s energy to drive positive change?
Article, 22 June 2022
Man moves charcoal with a shovel
How innovative shared labels are promoting diversity, biocultural heritage and sustainable production
… coupled with the prevailing impact of war and COVID-19 dominate our screens and pervade public discourse. For our planet to survive escalating climate change and rapid biodiversity … to increase their marketability.  ‘Shared’ or ‘collective’ labels work by a producer group collectively agreeing to carry a label on their …
Insight, 20 March 2023
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Working for a just & sustainable world
… for more sustainable and equitable global development. You can visit our website at: www.iied.org Sign up to receive regular updates on IIED …
Publication, 01 August 2006
Condensed housing borders a grassy area which has litter strewn over it.
Keeping urban health on the agenda in the 1980s and 90s
… ended with me suffering a massive hangover after an evening toasting our leaders at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting in St … local governments in engaging and working with residents . The work was a powerful reality check as it revealed the health issues the …
Insight, 27 September 2023
Head and shoulders photo of a woman alongside the words: "Green Climate Fund executive director Mafalda Duarte" and "Barbara Ward Lecture 2024"
Global climate finance leader to deliver 2024 Barbara Ward Lecture
… approach to development and climate-responsive investments, and her work aligns with IIED’s mission to ensure that climate finance is … address big blockers that continue to feed the interconnected crises our world is facing. The event promises to be an inspiring occasion, …
News, 19 March 2024
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New look for IIED's Publications Library
… – and now the 7,000-plus publications are easier to find than ever. Work on the institute's Publications Library was completed last week to … analysis system, to better improve the reports provided to our donors and monitor and develop the site itself, and greater options … features. IIED Communications Director Liz Carlile said: “Making our research accessible online is an essential part of our …
News, 21 January 2021
A corridor in Kisenyi, with a semi-permanent hostel and a permanent structure.
Driving change for Kampala’s urban refugee population
… services, opportunities and jobs, others have been trafficked  to work in the construction and sex industries, or they do domestic work in the homes of more affluent refugees and citizens. The informal … AYAN, IIED and Slum Dwellers International . The forums reflect our inclusive and adaptive approach to engaging Kampala’s urban refugees …
Insight, 31 October 2024